Nakia Douglas is Founder and CEO of 2911 Solutions Group. He started this organization, after serving over 2 decades as an executive leader within the K – 12, Higher Ed. and Non-Profit spaces. His extensive experiences, knowledge, and relationships led to the formation of this transformational agency to support clients seeking to have the greatest impact upon their communities.

Prior to this role, Nakia served as the Executive Director of the Dallas Education Collective (DEC). Additionally, he served as the Executive Director of the Transition Resource Action Center (TRAC) for Dallas and Tarrant Counties where he and his team successfully led the independence campaign for their separation from CitySquare into an independent 501(c)3. Always focused on his community and youth, he was the Founding Executive Director TRIO and Pre-Collegiate Programs at UNT - Dallas. A unique Twenty-Nine-year professional career included serving as a Teacher (Kindergarten, 1st & 4th grade), Principal (Elementary, Middle, High & Magnet) and Executive Director (ISD, University & Non – Profit). His career has included professional experiences in North Carolina, Georgetown, Pflugerville and Dallas, Texas. One of his most notable accomplishments is being the Founding Principal of “The” Barack Obama Male Leadership Academy in Dallas ISD.

Within his spare time, he serves the community on various boards and committees. Nakia has received several recognitions for his work in education including the KERA - American Graduate Champion, SMU Luminary Award, Trailblazer Awards, Dallas ISD Magnet Principal of the Year and D CEO Dallas 500 (2021 & 2022).  

Nakia graduated from Lincoln High School in Dallas ISD. Received his Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education from Livingstone College and Master’s in Instructional Technology from Houston Baptist University.  He and his wife, Gloria are both career educators and have two children. 

Born in Dallas, Texas, Misty Williams is a product of Dallas Independent School District. After graduating from H. Grady Spruce High School, Misty continued her education at the University of North Texas where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Rehabilitation Studies and two master’s degrees—one in Higher Education and another in School Counseling.

Misty began her professional journey as an academic advisor at University of Texas at Dallas. It was during her time at UT-Dallas that Misty decided she could make a greater impact on students’ academic trajectory by working with younger age groups. The transition to K-12 brought Misty to Cedar Hill ISD for three years, then later as a middle school counselor for the Barack Obama Male Leadership Academy.

Misty Williams has led the College Bound Advisory Program for the FRIENDS of Barack Obama Male Leadership Academy since its inception in 2018. Through her efforts, our young men secure over $8.7 million dollars annually in scholarships and grants.

Board of Directors

Arthur Gregg

Christian Evans

Sienzhi Kouemo

Nakia Douglas

Minerva Rodriguez

Crystal Wright

Renee Thompson

Robert Martinez

Carla Johnson

Justin Parscale

MJ Rodriguez

Maria Coello